Houston Mass Tort Lawyers

mass torts When multiple individuals suffer injuries from the negligent actions of a person or company, the resulting lawsuits are often litigated through mass tort cases. The damages sustained by the victims may vary in severity and nature, yet mass tort litigation can allow them to seek financial relief for their individual needs. Mass tort attorneys are focused on securing compensation for each client according to their specific emotional, physical, and psychological losses.

You or someone you love may have suffered damages from a product’s defects, defective pharmaceuticals, or from a service or industry negligence. The experienced Houston mass tort lawyers at Williams, Hart & Boundas lead the industry in mass tort litigation. Our mass tort lawyers have spotlighted damaging practices and products recklessly endangering many. We are demanding accountability for the effects of negligence our clients have experienced by filing mass tort claims, focusing on each client’s specific damages in order to seek the fair compensation they deserve.

Our mass tort lawyers handle multiple cases relating to specific products and services but see each client’s unique needs, offering compassionate, personalized service to remove the fear and anxiety that can accompany civil litigation. The Houston mass tort lawyers of Williams, Hart & Boundas are recognized nationwide for their legal representation in mass tort claims. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve.

How Our Mass Tort Attorneys Can Help

Being one of many individuals injured by a product or company’s negligent service requires the commitment of a team that can tackle legal representation on a large scale while focusing on the individual damages each client has experienced. The defects in medications, products, or services offered by companies can result in a diverse scope of complications or injuries experienced by many people, with their damages likely differing to some degree from those of the next person suffering injury from the same product or service. A mass tort attorney in Houston at Williams, Hart & Boundas is skilled at recognizing negligent practices, documenting them through thorough investigations, and applying the findings to the cases in which they represent clients.

Our record of success has benefitted clients for a cumulative 40 years, with our legal representation and mass tort practice securing billions for clients. We have taken on industry giants by battling against negligent acts and damages resulting from toxic exposure, defective products injuries, pharmaceutical injury, and rideshare negligence. These are only a few mass tort lawsuits with which we have a documented record of success. Expect these services as a client of Williams, Hart & Boundas:

A commitment to you personally as our client
Concise communication delivered with compassion
An understanding of the options available to you in your case
Experienced trial counsel with an in-depth knowledge of court litigation
The focus of an award-winning team on your specific needs
Experience spanning decades with a proven track record
The resources to continually fight against personal injustices

Our legal representation has resulted in an impressive history of success, catching the attention of other firms and allowing our team and mass tort attorneys to take the helm in determining the priorities and focus of mass tort litigation. We have a record of securing billions won for our clients through successful verdicts. Our past victories, verdicts, and record of success indicate how hard we are willing to work for you. Schedule a no-obligation free consultation with a Houston mass tort attorney today. The successes we have achieved for other clients financially do not directly indicate the amount of financial compensation we may secure for you. However, our priority is to ensure you receive the most experienced legal representation possible, applying extensive research and findings to your case.

Our Current Mass Tort Cases

Williams, Hart & Boundas continues to forge the path in mass tort cases. We were one of the first firms in the nation to address the damages caused to innocent individuals in rideshare sexual assaults. Members of our team are spearheading the work of law firms nationwide to tackle the multiple incidents of sexual assault occurring during the use of rideshare services.

Uber Sexual Assault

Our lawyers maintain a dedicated focus on mass tort litigation, and team members offer support and guidance for clients who have suffered an Uber sexual assault. We are addressing a widespread issue, fighting against incidents of sexual assault one case at a time by using the experiences of multiple clients in mass tort litigation to combat personal injury.

Despite Uber’s drivers being classified as independent contractors, the Uber rideshare platform owes a duty of care to passengers using their services and to the drivers providing this service. Both passengers and drivers have experienced sexual assault on Uber’s clock.

Lyft Sexual Assault

Lyft rideshare users are demanding justice for their injuries resulting from sexual assault while using services provided through the Lyft platform. The Williams, Hart & Boundas staff and lawyers produced the Lyft liability case, dedicating countless hours to securing unshakable evidence through the research of internal documents, working with expert witnesses, and taking the depositions of Lyft assault survivors to give a voice to survivors and demand financial compensation in Lyft sexual assault cases.

Talcum Powder

Talc has been identified as a substance that may contain asbestos, a natural substance known to cause certain cancers. Talc is used in body and facial powders, baby powders, and other consumer products. If you or a loved one has developed a form of cancer and have used products containing talcum powder, speak with a Houston mass tort lawyer. If you have received the following cancer diagnosis, or if you have developed a different type of cancer but have extensively used a product containing talcum powder, contact Williams, Hart & Boundas to discuss your diagnosis of:

Ovarian cancer
Fallopian cancer
Peritoneal cancer

Valsartan

Certain medications used to treat high blood pressure and other medical issues have been identified as containing nitrosamine impurities, falling below the safety standards established by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These impurities have been identified as probable human carcinogens. If you or someone you know has developed liver, colon, stomach, pancreatic, or kidney cancer after taking Valsartan, do not wait to reach out to our team.

Roundup

Cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have been detected in users of the herbicide Roundup. Research by the University of Washington noted an increased risk of specific cancers by more than 40% from the use of this product containing glyphosate. Consumers using products initially considered to be safe have legal rights after experiencing harmful and often fatal injuries from products causing dangerous health outcomes.

Mass Tort Litigation vs Class Action Lawsuits

Mass tort litigation and class action lawsuits allow a civil action to be filed on behalf of a group of plaintiffs against a defendant for damages resulting from the same negligence. However, mass tort cases are treated as individual cases that derive facts for each case from a pool of evidence supporting each client’s similar personal injury claims. Class action lawsuits (Rule 23) combine plaintiffs into a larger group known as a class because it is unrealistic to litigate each case individually in court. The damages recovered in a class action result in established amounts of compensation for each class member.

Mass tort cases address the similar injuries of individual plaintiffs. Damages from settlements or verdicts in a mass tort lawsuit are specific to each plaintiff’s injuries. Mass tort lawsuits are often more complex than class action lawsuits because their legal procedures do not always follow standard legal protocol. Additionally, determining the compensation a plaintiff receives requires a complex look into the personal injuries each plaintiff has endured.

Mass tort cases often address injuries caused by a defective product, pharmaceuticals, or acts of negligence by an entity, as seen in Uber and Lyft sexual assault cases. The cause of the harm may be the same, but the outcome of the injuries varies among plaintiffs. Williams, Hart & Boundas have represented clients in numerous cases of injury resulting from defective consumer products and services. Our personalized commitment to each client helps us identify the appropriate compensation outcome in every claim.

Multidistrict Litigation (MDL)

These legal proceedings allow plaintiffs’ personal injury claims to be streamlined into a more efficient process in local, state, or federal courts, with one judge overseeing cases from surrounding jurisdictions in multidistrict litigation. Plaintiffs involved in MDL cases may be offered a settlement agreement based on the facts of the mass tort claims and may choose to settle.

However, because the cases are also viewed as individual lawsuits, the settlement offer can be rejected when it does not offer fair compensation to a plaintiff, with our trial attorneys providing experienced litigation in court. Williams, Hart & Boundas is also experienced in product liability litigation, representing plaintiffs who have suffered damages from consumer products or defective products.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with the Mass Tort Lawyers at Williams Hart & Boundas

Our mass tort attorneys offer personalized guidance for individuals impacted by negligent acts resulting in physical, emotional, and financial hardships, and even devastating diagnoses. We understand the overwhelming circumstances you face. We offer compassionate legal guidance, helping clients secure compensation through mass tort litigation. The services we provide are specific to your needs. We work diligently to understand the entire scope and impact of your damages.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss the compensation available to you or a loved one in any of the abovementioned cases or if you have an unaddressed injury that may have resulted from negligence. Our free consultations come with no obligation to you. The mass tort attorneys at Williams, Hart & Boundas are here to help you.